Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to provide clinical leadership, expert practice, and service development within our Speech and Language Therapy team, with a specialist focus on stroke services.
This is a key leadership role within the stroke pathway, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke.
The post holder will deliver and lead specialist SLT input across inpatient and outpatient/community settings, working across all hospital sites. You will provide strategic and operational clinical leadership, ensuring equitable, safe, and effective SLT services throughout the acute and/or community stroke pathway
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist clinical leadership for stroke SLT services, ensuring delivery of safe, effective, and patient‑centred care.
Lead on the assessment and management of complex communication and dysphagia needs within the stroke population.
Support service delivery in line with national stroke guidelines and best practice.
Act as a clinical expert and resource for SLT colleagues, MDT members, patients, and carers.
Lead and support service development, quality improvement, and audit activity within the stroke pathway.
Contribute to workforce planning, skill mix development, and efficient use of resources.
Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and leadership to SLT staff and students.
Support training and education for MDT colleagues related to communication and swallowing.
Participate in governance, risk management, and service evaluation processes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
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This advert is for Speech and Language Therapist with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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